Pediatrician United States

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What the job involves

  • Perform physical examinations on newborns and children to monitor their health and development.
  • Diagnose and treat pediatric illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions.
  • Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging.
  • Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical records for all patients.

Summed up from 30 recent Pediatrician job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Pediatrics 3 in 10 postings
  • Immunizations 1 in 10 postings
  • Adult and Pediatric Care 1 in 10 postings
  • Med-Peds 1 in 10 postings
  • Primary Care 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Board Certified 5 in 10 postings
  • Medical License 3 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 1 in 10 postings
  • DEA License 1 in 10 postings
  • PALS Certification 1 in 15 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 20 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 15 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 6 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 3 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • Associate degree 1 in 65 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 15 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 10 postings
  • Doctorate 8 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

408 open Pediatrician jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $247,600 a year (most between $218k and $275k). See the full salary breakdown

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